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auditions

noun

plural of audition

as in exams

a short performance to show the talents of someone (such as an actor or a musician) who is being considered for a role in a play, a position in an orchestra, etc. Auditions will be held next week for the spring musical. He went to an audition for a new TV show.

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Recent Examples of auditions The search for the next James Bond has been underway, with auditions reportedly taking place this month. — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 24 Aug. 2026 With the casting for James Bond now very much underway and Elordi continuing to have a strong presence among the favorites for the coveted role, Variety also managed to sneak in a question about whether he’d been involved in the auditions. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026 Abolishing the games would eliminate valuable auditions for players who need them — those same players who are least equipped to absorb the consequences if they’re injured. — Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 Unlike the auditions, which are prerecorded and at the will of the judges alone, advancing out of the quarterfinals rests with voting viewers. — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026 The northwest Georgia school named two finalists — Rome assistant Chris MacFarland and former Warren County coach Steve Simpson — and invited them to 15-minute auditions before a public audience. — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Partnered with Universal Music Group’s REPUBLIC Collective, GIRLS PLANET 2027 expands its global search with in-person auditions in New York, Los Angeles, and London to be held in early November. — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 In between his auditions, Zelig wanted to share tips with other kids also hoping to make it to Broadway one day. — Dateline Nbc, NBC news, 30 July 2026 Ahead of season 21, NBC announced that the reality competition series would feature a new round between the auditions and live shows called the Judges’ Callbacks. — Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026

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Noun

Flipping the lecture cycle Classically, engineering courses default to hours of lectures where students are expected to take notes, with problem sets and exams bolted on.

— Jason Corso, Time, 26 Aug. 2026
Another reported that eight children referred for eye care following vision screenings received no-cost exams and glasses, with families reporting improvements in their learning.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of exams

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Swelling and spinal shock can cloud the earliest neurological picture, and physicians repeat examinations over time for good reason, as many people once given a grave prognosis go on to recover.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Numerous pieces of evidence were submitted to forensic laboratories, and some examinations required significant time before investigators could take additional steps, according to the department.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026

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If the upcoming tests continue to validate the design, the 24-round reusable pod could become one of JR3’s biggest advantages.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
The sanctuary later said tests showed her red blood cells were still being affected by the venom, so veterinarians gave her another dose while working to keep her blood pressure, temperature and heart rate stable.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

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That increases to five for the quarter-finals, six for the semi-finals and eight for the final, which also includes the third-place play-off.

— Holly Shand, New York Times, 2 July 2026
Boston has hosted community watch parties in other neighborhoods including Dorchester, Boston Common and East Boston, and more watch parties are planned for both the semi-finals and the July 19 final.

— Neal Riley, CBS News, 27 June 2026

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